Chelsea Make £25m Move For Arsenal Star

And now the Daily Mail claim the Premier League champions have stepped up their in Oxlade-Chamberlain, launching an opening bid of £25m.

Chelsea clearly need to make swift progress to embolden their squad ahead of the new season, and Chamberlain appears to be a good place to start.

Arsenal have a battle on their hands after Chelsea increased their bid for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the midfielder who has reportedly told the club he wants to leave in this summer transfer window.

The Daily Star note in their report that Oxlade-Chamberlain would welcome a move to Stamford Bridge, which comes as no surprise - who wouldn't?

Oxlade-Chamberlain has failed to agree a deal with the north London side to prompt talk of a move to one of Arsenal's title rivals.

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Wenger is happy with Oxlade-Chamberlain's development at the Emirates Stadium following a strong finish to the 2016-17 campaign at wing-back, backing the 23-year-old to step up another level as he enters the final 12 months of his current contract.

"Personally, I think he is a hugely talented player".

Oxlade-Chamberlain would be an excellent addition for the west Londoners as he'd be able to offer competition for Victor Moses in the right wing-back role and provide another option in central midfield - two areas Conte is keen to strengthen.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled to establish himself as a first choice starter for Arsene Wenger, with nearly half his league appearances coming as a substitute.

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